The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe
The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe in the United Kingdom has been established for over one hundred and sixty years.
Today, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) remains the oldest established religious voluntary organisation in the UK of South Asian origin. Zoroastrians are recognised as one of the nine world faith communities in the UK, although we are the smallest.
ZTFE being the premier Zoroastrian organisation represents the interest of the Zoroastrian community with the UK Government, interfaith, religious and educational institutions. It continues to serve the community in Europe both at national and international levels from the secretariat at the magnificent Grade II* listed art-deco Zoroastrian Centre in the London Borough of Harrow.
Today, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) remains the oldest established religious voluntary organisation in the UK of South Asian origin. Zoroastrians are recognised as one of the nine world faith communities in the UK, although we are the smallest.
ZTFE being the premier Zoroastrian organisation represents the interest of the Zoroastrian community with the UK Government, interfaith, religious and educational institutions. It continues to serve the community in Europe both at national and international levels from the secretariat at the magnificent Grade II* listed art-deco Zoroastrian Centre in the London Borough of Harrow.
Upcoming Events at the Zoroastrian Centre. Further details including the cost/donations for each event are in the ZTFE group e-mails.
Sun, 12 May 2024,
11.00 AM - 1:00 PM Fun Club: The topic for the class will be the Zoroastrian migration story from Iran to India including culture vs religion, Iranian and Parsi culture and traditions. Plus we have some fun cultural activities planned for the children, learning some Gujarati & Avestan words, role plays and arts and crafts!
3:30 PM Dae mah Hormuzd roj Maachi, Jashan, Sangeet Foundation Entertainment, Ervad Mahiar J Vajifdar felicitation & Meal. To celebrate the auspicious Dae mah Hormuzd roj our Ervad Sahebs will perform a Jashan ceremony at 4.00pm in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall jointly sponsored by Kaizer Austin and Rushna & Phiroze Master The Maachi ceremony in the Setayash Gah will be performed prior to the Jashan at 3.30pm. Tea, chasni, refreshments will be served after the Jashan.
Fri, 17 May 2024, 6:00 PM: 5th Varsi prayers for ZTFE Honorary Life Member Vada Dasturji Dr. Kaikhusroo Dasturji Minocher JamaspAsa, High Priest of the of Zarthoshti Anjumanna Atash Behram Mumbai, who sadly passed away in Kent, UK, aged 87, on Mah Dae Roj Khordad 1388YZ(s) – Sunday 19th May 2019.
Dasturji's 5th varsi prayers will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs at the Zoroastrian Centre at 6 PM on Mah Dae Roj Khordad (17 May 2024). Tea, chasni and refreshments will be served after the Boi ceremoy.
Wed, 22 May 2024, 6:00 PM: Shahenshai Zarthost-no Diso Jashan & Boi ceremony - Day May Khorshed Roj.
We mark this day of passing of the material existence of our holy prophet Zarathushtra into the Spiritual, according to the Shahenshai calendar, by giving gratitude to his Fravashi and honouring his messages. This day will be marked by a Jashan sponsored by Phiroze, Roshan & late Homi D Munshi Fund
Our Ervad Sahebs will perform the Shahenshai Zarthost-no Diso Jashan ceremony followed by a Humbandagi, in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall. A Boi ceremony will be performed in the Setayash Gah after the Jashan. Chasni and freshly cooked snacks will be served after the Boi ceremony.
Sun, 02 Jun 2024, 3:00 PM: Sunday 2nd June 2024 – 12 noon Homaji-ni Baj Jashan, Boi, Lamb Dhansak Meal on Dae Mah Govad Roj followed by lecture on 'From Iran to Africa: Travelling Narratives and Practices' by Prof. Conerly Casey & Dr. Mariano Errichiello
Wed, 15 May 2024 11:00 AM to 16:00- Z-Club. Friends, come and enjoy a day full of fun and laughter. Bring your own tea mugs & glasses & take them back with you.
Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12 noon. Bahman S Mobed's 6th Saal / Farsi Prayers, Lunch and Games
Former ZTFE Trustee Mr Bahman S Mobed, passed away peacefully in his home in Hawaii, aged 98 years, on Saturday 10th June 2017, Khordaad mah, Baad / Govad roj as per the Iranian Zoroastrian calendar.
ZTFE will always remember Bahman and Nahid Mobed for their generosity towards the Zoroastrian community in the UK, including annually endowing the Jashans and Gahambars for Khordad Sal on 26th March and Zartosht-no Diso on 26th December, which has been performed annually in the ZTFE since the mid 1980s.
Sun, 16 Jun 2024, 4:00 PM: Pir-e-Sabz (Chak Chak) celebrations. This event is being organsied by our Iranian Zoroastrian community with pot luck meal, talk on Pir-e Sabz, singing and dancing.
Sun, 30 Jun 2024 – 12 noon: Jashn-e Tirgan & Maidyoishema Gahambar Jashan, Lunch, Games & Cake
Our Ervad Sahebs will perform a Jashan to celebrate the auspicious festivals of Jashn-e Tirgan and Maidyoishema Gahambar as per the Iranian Zoroastrian calendar. This event is sponsored from the funds endowed over 35 years ago by our dear and very generous benefactors the Late Mobed Faridoon and Mobed Mehraban Zartoshty and their families. ZTFE extends our sincere gratitude to them.
Sun, 28 Jul 2024 – 12: 30 PM onwards: Bollywood afternoon
Join us for an enchanting afternoon filled with the magic of Bollywood. Indulge in a delightful experience with a lavish lunch catered by the renowned Godiwala Caterers. Get ready to groove and sing along to your favourite tunes.
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